Lead Medical Technologist - MT - Clinical Lab

Job Summary

The Lead Laboratory Medical Technologist (Lead Med Tech) provides laboratory services within the department, assisting the Director of Laboratory Services in supervision and training of laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to high-quality, safe laboratory practices in service to patients
• Assists the Director of Laboratory Services in the supervision of laboratory personnel, development of policies and procedures, and other duties as directed
• Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification and specimen validity
• Performs accurate clinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures on human biological samples within the scope of practice of one’s education and training
• Recognizes and resolves problems that result in inaccurate test results, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge
• Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements
• Exercises independent judgement and critical thinking in nonroutine circumstances to solve problems
• Maintains accurate, current, and complete records
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures, and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems
• Communicates effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues
• Notifies management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate
• Works effectively inter or intradepartmentally and with project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals
• Participates in quality and process improvement projects
• Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards
• Applies evidenced-based strategies to the solution of laboratory problems and testing decisions
• Performs phlebotomy when necessary
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Medical or Science-related
• One year clinical laboratory experience
• Current Florida MT licensure, in good standing
• Current Florida SU licensure, in good standing, preferred (to be obtained within 12 months of hire date)
• Good communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas